PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS ON CERTAIN 924K, 930K, 938K, 950K, AND 962K WHEEL LOADERS, 312E, 314E, 316E, 320E, 324E,AND 329E EXCAVATORS, AND D6N TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS ON CERTAIN 924K, 930K, 938K, 950K, AND 962K WHEEL LOADERS, 312E, 314E, 316E, 320E, 324E,AND 329E EXCAVATORS, AND D6N TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

TEBE0883-01

19Mar2014
(Revised 14Apr2014)


D-143

 

Priority

  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS ON CERTAIN 924K, 930K, 938K, 950K, AND 962K WHEEL LOADERS, 312E, 314E, 316E, 320E, 324E,AND 329E EXCAVATORS, AND D6N TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

1412
PI32322
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32322" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32322" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 19Mar2014 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Sep2014 31Mar2015

PROBLEM

The existing glow plugs can fail on certain 924K, 930K, 938K, 950K, and 962K Wheel Loaders, 312E, 314E, 316E, 320E, 324E,and 329E Excavators, and D6N Track-Type Tractors. If the existing glow plug(s) fail, the engine may become difficult to start in low temperatures. There also may be reports of abnormal engine noise or the seal between the glow plug and the engine cylinder head being compromised.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
950K  FER00153-00154, 229-243, 249, 251-254, 256-257, 259-261, 264-265, 280, 282-284, 313-316, 319-323, 327-331, 342
962K  FLL00163, 179-180, 182, 191, 202-203, 206, 236
*******Group  2*******
924K  PWR00352, 1463, 1488
930K  RHN00470, 1711, 1716
938K  SWL00264, 292, 1446-1447, 1450, 1453-1454
*******Group  3*******
320E AWS00121-00138

SXE00195-00405, 417
320E L KLT00153-00155

LAK00158-00167
320E LRR  MEW00191-00192
320E RR  LHN00128-00185
324E  JCZ00107-00117
324E L  KTE00162-00173
329E  PTY00105-00115
329E L RDX00187-00190

WJK00149-00154
*******Group  4*******
312E  GAC00127-00240
314E CR  ECN00117-00153
314E LCR  YCW00187-00213
316E L  WZY00107-00124
*******Group  5*******
D6N LPG  PBA00797, 803

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 3197840 GASKET
2 3327865 CABLE-TIES
1 3444862 CONNECTION AS
1 3469501 GASKET
1 3469507 GASKET
6 3619875 GLOW PLUG
2 3850697 CLAMP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

*******Group 2*******
1 3197840 GASKET
2 3327865 CABLE-TIES
1 3444862 CONNECTION AS
1 3469501 GASKET
1 3469507 GASKET
6 3619875 GLOW PLUG
2 3850697 CLAMP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 36% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

*******Group 3*******
1 3197840 GASKET
2 3327865 CABLE-TIES
1 3444862 CONNECTION AS
1 3469501 GASKET
1 3469507 GASKET
6 3619875 GLOW PLUG
2 3850697 CLAMP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 34% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

*******Group 4*******
1 3327624 GASKET
2 3327865 CABLE-TIES
1 3444775 CONNECTION AS
1 3469507 GASKET
4 3619875 GLOW PLUG
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 30% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

*******Group 5*******
1 3197840 GASKET
2 3327865 CABLE-TIES
1 3444862 CONNECTION AS
1 3469501 GASKET
1 3469507 GASKET
6 3619875 GLOW PLUG
2 3850697 CLAMP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.


ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the existing glow plugs on all engine cylinders. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly, "Glow Plugs - Remove and Install" for the procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.4-hour job for Group 1

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.2-hour job for Group 2

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 3

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 4*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 4

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 5*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 5


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GLOW PLUGS

MODELS INVOLVED - 924K, 930K, 938K, 950K, 962K Wheel Loaders, 312E, 314E, 316E, 320E, 324E, 329E Excavators, D6N Track-Type Tractors

Dear Cat Product Owner:


The glow plugs need to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing glow plug(s) can fail, causing the engine to become difficult to start in low temperatures. There may also be reports of abnormal engine noise or the seal between the glow plug and the engine cylinder head being compromised. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 19Mar2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 19Mar2014 Service Letter

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